Your source for reviews of film, concerts, and theatre from an unusual perspective -- the wheelchair seats.

Search This Blog

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Jon Lovitz @ Helium Comedy Club

Jon Lovitz, frequent "Simpsons" guest star and protagonist of the criminally underrated "The Critic" is performing four shows at Portland's Helium Comedy Club. (Two last night and two more tonight at 7:30 & 10:00 PM.)

First things first, I must note that The Helium made sure I had a prime view of the stage, and I would say they are entirely wheelchair-friendly. Everything about the club is upscale, from the food to the ambiance.

For someone who I am familiar with from network television and relatively benign comedy films, Jon Lovitz's routine was much edgier than I was expecting. I can not think of a single joke I would feel comfortable reprinting here--that is not a criticism, in fact it is high praise. I imagine he gets away with a lot because of his wry smile.

It was a fantastic night, I cannot wait to return to Helium, and I highly recommend catching the final shows tonight.